Rep. David Wu’s path to resignation

The accusation of an “unwanted sexual encounter” with an 18-year-old woman is not the first trouble for the Oregon congressman.

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Nov. 2, 2010

Rep. David Wu gives a victory speech during an election night party for Democrats at the Hilton in Portland, Ore. Wu had been accused of erratic behavior toward the end of the 2010 campaign. The incident in question, which Wu reportedly claims was consensual and involved a recent high school graduate who is the daughter of Wu's friend, occurred three weeks after Election Day.

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July 26, 2011

A unidentified staff person hides her face as she posts a sign on the door of Wu's Portland office. Wu announced Tuesday that he is resigning in the wake of allegations that he had an unwanted sexual encounter with an 18-year-old woman. Democratic leaders had called for a House ethics investigation after the initial reports of the allegation. Wu said whatever occurred was consensual.

Rick Bowmer / AP

Nov. 2, 2004

Wu smiles as he walks off the stage after defeating challenger Goli Ameri in the congressional race in Portland. Oregon election law requires Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) to call a special election for Wu's seat.

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Oct. 2, 2010

Wu had previously been accused of erratic behavior toward the end of the 2010 campaign, and he later admitted to taking unprescribed medication and sending unprofessional pictures of himself to his staff, including this Oct. 2, 2010, file photo provided by the Willamette Week newspaper.

Willamette Week / AP

March 7, 2011

Wu speaks after a luncheon in Hillsboro, Ore. Wu had been reaching out to key constituents in his district as he tried to position himself for reelection amid questions about his mental health that led to the resignations of several staff members.

Don Ryan / AP

Nov. 17, 2010

From left, Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.Y.) and Wu speak over one another on Capitol Hill as they try to respond to a question as House Democrats met to elect their leaders for the next Congress.

Susan Walsh / AP

Feb. 28, 2007

This handout photo provided by FEI Co. shows Wu working on the Oregon-based company's new tabletop election microscope. FEI, makers of the first tabletop electron microscope, came to Capitol Hill to show members of Congress the ease and portability of the device, aimed at inspiring college and high school students in nanoscience.

John Harrington / AP

Nov. 7, 2006

Rep. Darlene Hooley (D-Ore.) and Wu celebrate following Oregon Democratic Gov. Ted Kulongoski's victory over Republican challenger Ron Saxton in Portland. Wu easily defeated his Republican challenger, state Rep. Derrick Kitts. Hooley defeated Republican challenger Mike Erickson.

Rick Bowmer / AP

Nov. 2, 2004

Wu make remarks while his son Mathew, 7, looks on during the Democratic Party of Oregon election party in Portland. Wu defeated GOP challenger Goli Ameri.

Rick Bowmer / AP

Nov. 2, 2004

Wu hugs his wife, Michelle, after making remarks during the Democratic Party of Oregon election party in Portland.

Rick Bowmer / AP

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